About Our Academy

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

About the role

The successful candidate believes deeply that all students can learn and exceed at high levels, builds strong relationships with students and families, and demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and accountability for student success. Teachers at BHCSA inspire curiosity, cultivate critical thinking, and create classrooms where students feel valued, challenged, and supported.

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

• Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.
• Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to the learning styles and abilities of students.
• Is creative and adaptive in responding to situations to maintain order and continued learning.
• Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different learning styles.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians’ confidence.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through one’s actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, and responsible citizenship.

STUDENT ENROLLMENT & RETENTION

• Shares responsibility for marketing the Academy in the community.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the conditions of success.
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record-keeping, communication, and other administrative tasks.
• Shares responsibility for professional, cooperative staff relations and for out-of-class activities important to the operation of the Academy.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles.
• Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques and interpersonal relationships.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
• Displays pride in being a teacher and a member of the Academy.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.

FACILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels, meeting the requirements of the Michigan Department of Education and Federal guidelines. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to the state board rule.
• Or, minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and actively working or willingness to actively work through an alternative pathway, which includes passing the MTTC test(s) for endorsements in appropriate grade and subject levels.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in the area of primary instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for students at the specified grade level.
• Previous experience teaching the age levels and subject areas of the specific teaching position.
• Teaching credentials appropriate for the level of students being taught.
• Able to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data, and as a tool to aid effective communications.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

About Choice Schools Associates

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (BHCSA) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, BHCSA is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

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